Real Estate Manager | Department of Aviation

Manages the use of airport property through leases, permits and contracts. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervising staff; directing activities; managing negotiations; overseeing the preparation of contractual agreements; arranging for the disposition of property; preparing reports; and processing associated paperwork.

Manages the use of airport property through leases, permits and contracts. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervising staff; directing activities; managing negotiations; overseeing the preparation of contractual agreements; arranging for the disposition of property; preparing reports; and processing associated paperwork.

Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Directs the preparation of financial statements and reports on the status of airport properties and maintains database of property inventory.
• Manages the negotiation and preparation of contractual agreements between the City and lessees at airport facilities; and coordinates with the legal department in the preparation of contractual documents related to the usages of airport real property by airlines and other businesses.
• Negotiates terms and conditions for providing management services and drafts contracts outlining management responsibilities, services to be rendered and service costs.
• Coordinates audits to review lease obligations to ensure the City is adequately recovering the value of its assets and providing access to those assets in an equitable manner.
• Plans and schedules negotiation sessions, meetings, City Council meetings, date-sensitive contract agreement executions and expirations, rental adjustments and performance appraisals.
• Solicits, coordinates and compiles data or input from departmental staff and other City officials and tenants.

Develops and implements long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency; and uses independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards and resolving problems.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, handling employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of management and financial practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with subordinates, management, other employees and members of the general public.
• Ability to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expediency and effectiveness of specific obligations of the City under airport agreements.

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, real estate, business or public administration, or a related field. 5 years' of progressively responsible business real estate or commercial…